Practising with the Bihar STET previous year question paper sets is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test. According to the published information, the exam is conducted online as a computer-based test, and going through actual papers from recent years helps candidates understand the real difficulty level, the distribution of questions across topics, and the time pressure of the 2.5-hour window.
On this page you will find 74 Bihar STET previous year question papers in PDF format, covering the 2025, 2024, 2023, 2020 and 2019 sessions for both Paper 1 (Class 9-10) and Paper 2 (Class 11-12). Each paper can be downloaded free of cost from the links below. For the complete exam guide, see the Bihar STET 2026 main page, and check the Bihar STET admit card page for hall ticket updates.
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Bihar STET Previous Year Question Papers – Overview
| Exam Name | Bihar State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Papers Covered | Paper 1 (Class 9-10) and Paper 2 (Class 11-12) |
| Years Available | 2025, 2024, 2023, 2020, 2019 |
| Total PDFs | 74 question papers |
| Format | PDF, free download |
| Official Website | secondary.biharboardonline.com |
Bihar STET Previous Year Question Papers 2025 – Paper 1 (Class 9-10)
| Subject / Paper | Exam Date / Shift | Download |
|---|---|---|
| English | 18th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Fine Arts | 19th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Hindi | 17th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Maithili | 19th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Math (Hindi) | 31st October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Math (English) | 31st October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Sanskrit | 19th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Science (Hindi- Shift 1) | 14th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Science (English- Shift 1) | 14th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Science (Hindi- Shift 2) | 14th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Science (English- Shift 2) | 14th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Science (Hindi- Shift 2) | 15th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Science (English- Shift 2) | 15th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Social Science (Hindi- Shift 1) | 1st November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Social Science (English- Shift 1) | 1st November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Social Science (Hindi- Shift 2) | 1st November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Social Science (Hindi- Shift 1) | 15th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Social Science (English- Shift 1) | 15th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Social Science (Hindi- Shift 2) | 16th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Social Science (English- Shift 2) | 16th October 2025 | Download PDF |
| Botany (Hindi) | 16th November 2025 | Download PDF |
Bihar STET Previous Year Question Papers 2025 – Paper 2 (Class 11-12)
| Subject / Paper | Exam Date / Shift | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Botany (English) | 16th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Commerce (Hindi) | 8th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Commerce (English) | 8th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Computer Science (Hindi)-Shift 1 | 3rd November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Computer Science (English)Shift 1 | 3rd November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Computer Science (Hindi) Shift 2 | 3rd November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Computer Science (English) Shift 2 | 3rd November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Computer Science (Hindi) | 4th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Computer Science (English) | 4th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Computer Science (Hindi) | 7th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Computer Science (English) | 7th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Economics (Hindi) | 9th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Economics (English) | 9th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Math (Hindi) | 2nd November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Math (English) | 2nd November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Physics (Hindi) | 16th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Physics (English) | 16th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Political Science | 9th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Sociology (Hindi) | 12th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Sociology (English) | 12th November 2025 | Download PDF |
| Physical Education | 29th May 2024 | 1 | Download PDF |
Bihar STET Previous Year Question Papers 2024
| Subject / Paper | Exam Date / Shift | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 19th June 2024 | 2 | Download PDF |
| Social Studies | 18th May 2024 | 1 | Download PDF |
| Computer Science | 11th June 2024 | 2 | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper 1 Hindi 2023 | – | Download PDF |
Bihar STET Previous Year Question Papers 2023 – Paper 1
| Subject / Paper | Exam Date / Shift | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar STET Paper 1 Urdu 2023 | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper 1 English 2023 | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper 1 Maths 2023 Shift 1 | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper 1 Maths 2023 Shift 2 | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper 1 Science 2023 Shift 1 | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper 1 Science 2023 Shift 2 | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper 1 Social Science 2023 | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper 1 Computer Science 2023 | – | Download PDF |
Bihar STET Previous Year Question Papers 2023 & 2024 – Paper 2
| Subject / Paper | Exam Date / Shift | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar STET 2024 Economic (Class 11-12) | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET 2023 Commerce (Class 11-12) | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper 2 Zoology 2023 | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper 2 Computer Science 2023 | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper 2 History 2023 | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper 2 Economics 2023 | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET 18 September 2020 Shift 3 Botany | – | Download PDF |
Bihar STET Previous Year Question Papers 2020
| Subject / Paper | Exam Date / Shift | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar STET 20 September 2020 Shift 1 Botany | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET (Computer Science) Re-Exam Official Paper | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET (Mathematics) Official Paper-I (10 Sept, 2020 Shift 1) | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET (Mathematics) Official Paper-I (14 Sept, 2020 Shift 1) | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET (Science) Official Paper-I (14 Sept, 2020 Shift 1) | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET (Science) Official Paper-I (15 Sept, 2020 Shift 1) | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper I Social Science (16th Sept. 2020 – Shift 3) | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Paper I Social Science (18th Sept. 2020 – Shift 1) | – | Download PDF |
Bihar STET Previous Year Question Papers 2019
| Subject / Paper | Exam Date / Shift | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar STET (Computer Science) Official Paper (2019 Shift 2) | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET (Social Science) Official Paper (2019) | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET (Zoology) Official Paper (2019) | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar STET Computer Science 2019 Official Paper 2 (English) | – | Download PDF |
| Bihar TET 2019 Paper PDF | – | Download PDF |
Bihar STET Exam Pattern 2026
Before solving the previous year papers, candidates should know the exam pattern. The details below are according to the published information; verify from the official notification.
| Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Level | Secondary (Class 9-10) | Senior Secondary (Class 11-12) |
| Exam Mode | Online (CBT) | Online (CBT) |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) | Objective (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 100 | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 | 100 |
| Duration | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
Paper 1 covers the relevant subject or discipline along with teaching ability and reasoning, while Paper 2 covers the relevant subject with teaching ability and general knowledge. The detailed subject-wise breakup is available on the Bihar STET syllabus page.
How to Use Bihar STET Previous Year Papers for Preparation
- Start with the latest papers: solve the 2025 papers first, as they reflect the most recent exam trend.
- Simulate exam conditions: attempt each paper in one sitting of 2.5 hours without referring to notes.
- Identify repeated topics: while exact questions rarely repeat, the same concepts and question formats appear frequently.
- Analyse mistakes: after each paper, list every wrong answer and revise the underlying concept the same day.
- Track speed and accuracy: with 100 questions in 150 minutes, aim for roughly 1.5 minutes per question.
- Revise weak subjects: use the subject-wise papers to give extra practice to your weakest areas.
Bihar STET Previous Year Papers – Important Links
- Download All 74 Papers (Drive Folder)
- BSEB Official Website
- Bihar STET 2026 Main Page
- Bihar STET Admit Card 2026
- Bihar STET Syllabus 2026
FAQs – Bihar STET Previous Year Question Papers
Where can I download Bihar STET previous year question papers PDF?
You can download 74 Bihar STET previous year question papers in PDF format free of cost from the year-wise tables on this page, covering the 2025, 2024, 2023, 2020 and 2019 sessions for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Do questions repeat from Bihar STET previous year papers?
While exact questions rarely repeat word for word, the same concepts, topics and question formats appear very frequently. Solving previous year papers is therefore one of the best ways to understand what the exam actually demands.
What is the exam pattern of Bihar STET 2026?
Bihar STET is an online computer-based test with 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 2.5 hours. Paper 1 is for secondary teachers (Class 9-10) and Paper 2 is for senior secondary teachers (Class 11-12).
How many Bihar STET previous year papers are available on this page?
This page provides 74 question paper PDFs: 42 from 2025, 4 from 2024, 15 from 2023, 8 from 2020 and 5 from 2019, covering Paper 1 (Class 9-10) and Paper 2 (Class 11-12) subjects.
Are the Bihar STET previous year papers free to download?
Yes. All 74 papers on this page are free to download in PDF format, either individually from the tables above or together from the Drive folder link in the Important Links section.
Which year’s Bihar STET papers should I solve first?
Start with the most recent 2025 papers, since they reflect the latest exam trend and difficulty level, then work backwards through 2024, 2023, 2020 and 2019.
Is there negative marking in Bihar STET?
According to the published information, candidates should check the official notification for the marking scheme of their session. Attempt previous year papers under timed conditions to build speed either way.
Disclaimer: The question papers shared on this page are compiled from publicly available sources for the immediate information of examinees preparing for Bihar STET. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, candidates should verify exam-related details from the official BSEB website. This website is not responsible for any inadvertent errors.
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